About this project

$75,949

pledged of $33,300 goal

1,424

backers

Right now, i am in the process of putting everything i own into storage. Actually, by the time you read this I will probably in my car...road trippin east with my guitars and a suitcase. Im on a journey to write and record my dream record and i need your help!! Equipment, studio time, producers, musicians, promo, merch...mixing/mastering?!AHHH!! I think Aloe Blacc said it best, 'i need a dollar, dollar...a dollar is what i neeeeed! hey hey' haha!! umm......seriously though...lol

For those of you that have been following my career....you know that this has been a long time in the making!! I've been a quarterfinalist on two of the BEST singing competitions (in my opinion) ever to be on TV!! I have to admit, this last elimination still stings. Although I understand the thought process behind my departure, it hurt because I dedicated my appearance on the show to all of you...and when it got down to it, you didnt even get a chance to vote. Such a bummer!! (yup...still stings)

Well....needless to say.....ive got a lot to write about!!! I've been spending my time putting material together and preparing to put this story to music. This record is a culmination of all my years of hard work, success and failure, and will come straight from my heart!! This 33 day kickstarter project...if we are successful...will make my life long dream come true.

$33K may seem like a lot of $$$...cause well...it is!! To be honest though, it may be JUST ENOUGH to make the kind of album I'm going for. The kind of record that will compete on ANY level in today's musical world. Major labels today typically spend around $200,000 just recording the album--I'm planning to work with 15% of that, and still cover my artwork, photography etc...im also hoping to have enough at the end to mix and master which is really expensive and priced per song. WHY $33,300? When i looked at my profile, i couldnt help but think something was missing.

The number 333 has been following me since the beginning of the beginning...it just seemed right...and dont worry ;) that $300 is on me (which is actually kind've awesome cuz i want one of those guitar string bracelets!!! DAD! i need three hundred bucks! hahaha)

If I surpass my goal, well, the record just gets better and better, I get to cut less corners, and can really focus on promoting this thing and getting it out there. You're obviously free to donate more than the specified amount for any given promotional package, but just as important is the tweeting, facebooking, emailing, and telling all your friends, family, neighbors and complete strangers about this campaign!

This is really exciting for me because its a great way for me to connect more with all of you, by offering some exclusive and unique packages related to the new album. I will keep you up to date here as much as I can - everything from the progress, to the artwork, to the ideas and everything in between as the plans begin to take shape. Who knows....some of my unreleased music from the past few years could pop up as incentive here at some point! (note to self: time to dig through the archives)

This is going to be so much fun!!!

I hope that you find the support pledges exciting, as I had fun dreaming them up! And please...if you know anyone who is a fan of mine that may not see this online...tell them of our exciting new adventure!

we'll deliver them as soon as possible after the project end date. soon after the project end date 11 June, we'll send out a survey to all our backers requesting the information we need to get the rewards to you!

i'll be posting them here on this page!! some of my updates are public & others, such as the videos will be for 'backers only'. these videos will not only be for duration of the project funding...but will also extend to the process of making the record itself...so stay tuned!! :)

no! :) although the target funding goal has been reached, you can still pledge! the target i had set was the minimum amount i felt i needed to get the record out to you...the more funding i raise, the better the album gets!

i cant say thank you enough to all of you who have backed my project...but...THANK YOU!!! it means so much to me...

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Pledge $65 or more
About $65

LIMITED exclusive backer dogtag necklace!! "THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME MAKE MY ALBUM!!! XOXO JORDIS UNGA" along with a digital download before it is released to the public and I will follow you on Twitter and tweet a personal thank you message.

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Pledge $150 or more
About $150

A signed physical copy of the album + signed unreleased photograph and an Associate Producer credit on the video for the first single of the new album!! + twitter follow and a personal @you thank you message + a digital download of the album before its released to the public

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Pledge $300 or more
About $300

SPECIAL EDITION T-SHIRT ONLY FOR KICKSTARTER PLEDGES!
(Includes producer credit on the video for the first single
+ signed photograph
+ personal thank you video uploaded to youtube
+ a digital download of the album before its released to the public

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Pledge $350 or more
About $350

In addition to the $300 incentives, you will get a thank you in the liner notes of the new album!! i will also send you a signed copy of the physical album before it is released to the general public!!

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Pledge $450 or more
About $450

TWO TICKETS TO ANY OF MY SHOWS AND A MEETING BACKSTAGE! + thank you in the liner notes of the new album + signed physical copy of the album + KS shirt + twitter follow and a personal @you thank you message + a digital download of the album before its released to the public.

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Pledge $450 or more
About $450

FAUX FUR LEOPARD PRINT JACKET!! as seen here...https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404057_383509891670161_481055343_n.jpgincludes a signed photo and i'll film your youtube thank you video wearing the jacket!! (includes exclusive KS tshirt + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $500 or more
About $500

A day in the life of ME!! I will fill a disposable camera with photos of a day in my life...just for you!!! + hand written lyrics of one of my songs off the album + two tickets to any of my shows and a meeting backstage! + thank you in the liner notes of the new album + signed copy of the physical album + digital download of the record before its released to the public + I WILL FOLLOW YOU!!!!! lol twitter follow and a personal @you thank you message!

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Pledge $500 or more
About $500

i'll make you an exact replica of the team blake stiletto pumps in your size as seen here! https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374079_388024021218748_1160590767_n.jpg includes a signed photo and i'll film your youtube thank you video wearing the shoes!! (includes exclusive KS tshirt + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $550 or more
About $550

LEOPARD PUMPS sz 8.5 that i spiked to wear to part one of the finale!! https://instagr.am/p/KV9JWxRBwB/media/?size=l includes a signed photo and i'll film your youtube thank you video wearing the shoes!! (includes exclusive KS tshirt + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $750 or more
About $750

BATTLE SHOES!! as seen here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7a_6X-v9i0
includes a signed photo and i'll film your youtube thank you video wearing the shoes!! (includes exclusive KS tshirt + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $750 or more
About $750

RED CALVIN KLEIN BLAZER!! as seen here... https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420513_266096260137229_264640240282831_594438_1250325939_n.jpg includes a signed photo and i'll film your youtube thank you video wearing the jacket!! (includes exclusive KS tshirt + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $1,500 or more
About $1,500

I WILL COVER THE SONG OF YOUR CHOICE (within reason) AND UPLOAD THE VIDEO TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! I'll give you a call and we can talk over the details! (also includes t-shirt + includes A signed copy of the album artwork (when available) that is frameable (frame not included) + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $2,000 or more
About $2,000

I WILL PERSONALLY stud, spike or bling out a pair of shoes or clothing just for you!!!! If you're interested, we can talk details about your custom swag...you may want to send me something you know you'll wear (an old jacket, your favortie heels or chucks etc...) and LISTEN UP BOYS!! i can spike up some man flats no prob!! oh man, you guys are gonna look so fresh!!!!!! (+ two tickets to any of my shows and a meeting backstage! + a digital download of the album before its released to the public + I WILL FOLLOW YOU!!!!! lol twitter follow and a personal @you thank you message!)

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Pledge $3,330 or more
About $3,330

spend a day with me, in studio when im at least four to five songs deep into the recording process....listen to progress, hang out, dinner, drink...etc
(also includes t-shirt + a signed copy of the album artwork that is frameable (frame not included) + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)
not including hotel/airfare

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Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

Get UNGA'D!!!!!!!!! Come to my home town in MN and get unga'd...food, cocktails, music, laughter...
Need I say more??!!
get yourself to minnesota and the Unga's got you covered for dinner, drinks and accommodations for one night! we'll get in touch to discuss details, scheduling etc...
I cant wait for this one!!! This is going to be so much fun! (also includes t-shirt + a signed copy of the album artwork that is frameable (frame not included) + a digital download of the album before its released to the public)

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Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

I WILL COME TO YOU!
A day with me and my brother who is also my guitar player! We'll help you cook...clean...whatever you need to do before your friends come over for the

PRIVATE ACOUSTIC SET IN YOUR LIVING ROOM!!!!! An intimate sneak peek into what ive been working on.
(not including travel/accomodations for me plus one)
i will personally deliver your exclusive KS shirt, photo and frameable album art (if available/frame not included) + a digital download of the album before its released to the public